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The Democratic advocate., 1887-04-16
ShipleV Items.

We have had several days of fine spring
like weather and the farmers are about done
sowing their oats and clover seed. Many
have finished plowing for corn and done their
early trucking and gardening, The grain of
this section is looking well for the time of
year and the grass fields are looking green
again.
The moving season is over and several have
changed residences. Mr.. John L. Shipley
has taken possession of the new home, which
he purchased of the Davis heirs; and Mr..
Harrison Davis has moved from Sans Creek
back to his farm at Bird Hill. Mr.. John W.
Barber has moved to Bird Hill, and taken
possession of Mr.. John Nelson's house, while
his son, John Barber, has moved from Mr..
John Wagner's to his fathers farm. Mr..
William Newman has taken the house vacated
by John Barber, and Samuel Shue has taken
the house of John 7. Wagner, vacated by
Columbus Frizzell. Mr.. Frizzell has moved
into Mr.. Luther Wehster's house, near Salem.
Those of our citizens who vent to West
minister on Easter Monday to witness the
grand display of the semi centennial ceIebra..
ton, thought it was one of the noblest and
grandest affairs their eyes had ever seen:
Notwithstanding brisk wind intercepted
your city and our village, the clear tones OF
the instrumental music were plainly heard
with us at different times during the day, and
the sound of the bass drums was very distinct,
distance of FIVE miles.
The Democratic advocate., 1887-04-16
un,on Mills ITEMS

The growing grain crop in this section is
looking very badly, and the farmer is some
what discouraged Our farmers are taking
advantage of the fine weather of the past
week, and are getting in their oats and
potatoes, and are preparing their corn ground.
Mr.. A. W. Bish, Of Mt. Pleasant, Is creating
large bank barn.
The young folks Of this place will give an
entertainment at the public school house at
this place on Friday evening, April p, 1887.
The admission fee will be small, the program
will be lengthy and laughable, and it is hoped
there will be large turnout,
The Democratic advocate., 1887-04-16
Business LeeaIs.

Lost-A Yellow Bqckskin Glove with dark
silk embroidery on the back, Suitable re-
ward if left at Advocate Office.
Ifyop intend getting q new set of Harness,
see that your harness maker places one OF
Miller's Patent Breast Straps on them. They
are cheap, neat and stylish; will not check or
gall; horse can trot faster and pull with more
ease. To see them is to be convinced that
they are the only Breast Strap fit to drive a
horse in. For sale by all Jobbers of Saddlery
throughout the U. S. and Canada, or BY !. A.
Miller, Patentee and Manufacturer, West
minister, Md. At
The Democratic advocate., 1887-04-16
ssusntu Years and Upward.

The following is Il partial list of citizens of
Myers district who are 40 years OF age and
anward. Itwas furnished us by Mr.. J. Henry
KniDa!s. of Silver Run. 1t will be seen that
there are q goodly number still living that
were voters kfty years ago, when Carroll was
organized. Indeed. many Of them were get
ting along toward middle age, and had grown
children The figures after the pames indi-
The Democratic advocate., 1887-04-16
In the Orphans Court of Carroll County,
FEBRUARY TERN, 1887,

In the Orphans Court of Carroll County,
February TERN, 1887.
Estate of Nicholas Zentgraf, deceased.
On application it is ordered this 9th day of
April, 1887, that the sale of the real estate of
Nicholas Zentgraf, late of Carroll county, de.
ceased, made by Annie Catharine Zentgraf,
executrix of the last will and testament of
said deceased, and this day reported to this
Court by said executrix, be ratified and con-
frmed, unless cause be shown to the contrary,
on or before the End Monday, 9th day, of
May, next; provided copy of this order be
inserted for three successive weeks in some
newspaper printed and published in Carroll
county, before the 1st Monday, End day, of
May, next.
The report states the amount of sale to be
FIVE hundred and fifty dollars ($550.00.)
WILLIAM FRIZELL,
WILLIAM 7. SMITH, Judges.
ELIAS MYERLY,
True copy,-Test:
GEO, NJ, PARKE,
april9 3t Register of Wills.
The Democratic advocate., 1887-04-16
ap2 emo
Il IcENsE NOTICE.

Notice is hereby given to all persons and
bodies, corporate or polite, to whom it may
concern, that they
MUST OBTAIN A LICENSE,
Or renew the same on or before the Isl day of
May, 1887, according to the provisions of the
Code of Public Laws of the State of Mary
land. JOHN TlLYNCH,
apr 2, st Sheriff of Carroll county.
The Democratic advocate., 1887-04-16
ENTERTAINMENT.
LITERARY AND DRAMATIC.

The WEBSTER LITERARY SOCIETY,
of Western Maryland College, will celebrate
its 10th Anniversary at
Odd Fellows Hall, Westminster, Md.
FRIDAY, APRIL 22nd, 1887.
The program will be both Literary and
Dramatic, consisting of Pathos and Tragedy,
interspersed with Wit and Humor.
Admission 25 cts. Reserved seats 35 cts.
apr 9. 2t
The Democratic advocate., 1887-04-16
CPEcIAL NoTICEl

The firm of U. L. Reaver & Co., Westmiu
ster, having been dissolved by the death Of
David Bare, which occurred on March 1Ith,
1887, all persons indebted to the late firm
are requested to call at the old stand and set
tie with U. l.. Reaver, who continues the bus
iness, or with
DAVID D. B0NSACK,
Administrator of David Bear, deceased.
mar 26-4t
The Democratic advocate., 1887-04-16
TO CREDITORS.

This is to give notice that the subscribers
have obtained from the Orphans Court of
Carroll county, in Maryland, letters of Admin,
istration on the Personal Estate of
DAVID F0UTz,
late of Carroll county, deceased. All per
sons having claims against the deceased are
hereby warned to exhibit the same, with the
vouchers thereof legally authenticated, to the
subscribers, ON or before the End day of
November, 1897; they may otherwise by law
be excluded from all benefit of said estate.
Given under our hands this 18th day of
March. 1887.
SOLOMON STONER,
CHARLES B. ROBERTS,
JOSEPH F0UTZ,
april At Executors.
The Democratic advocate., 1887-04-16
I $4,000 FIRST CLASS BRICK
l. FOR SALE.

l have the above number of First Glass
Brick for sale, and will be able to furnish any
number desired, in any grade wanted. Per-
sons intending to build should examine my
stock and learn prices. Bricks not exceeded
in nquality and uniformity of size, and lam not
to be undersold. Brick Yard on Court street,
near the Jail.
ROBERT E. FRIZZLE,
ap2 emo Westminster, Nd.
The Democratic advocate., 1887-04-16

TO CREDITORS.

IN =
This is to give notice that the subscriber
has obtained from the Orphans Court of
Carroll county, in Maryland, letters Testa-
mentary on the Personal Estate of
JOHN W. HARRISON,
late of Carroll county, deceased. Allpersons
having claims against the deceased are hereby
warned to exhibit the same, witA the vouch-
ers thereof legally authenticated, to the sub.
scriber, on or before the 2nd day Of Novem-
Der, 1887 they max otherwise by law be ex-
clnded from al benefit of said estate.
Given under my hand this 28th day og
March, 1887.
JOHN B. RUNKLES,
april 2 # Administrator.
The Democratic advocate., 1887-04-16
NFoRTGAGEE's SALE
:" OF A
VALUABLE FARM AND MILL

The undersigned, by virtue Of the power OF
sale contained in the mortgage from John L.
Ogg and Solenia Ogg, his wife, TO Philip IL.
L. Myers, bearing date April 9th, A. d. 1888,
and recorded among the Real Estate Mortgage
Records of Carroll county, in Liber +. 1. s.,
No. 10, folio 1Ol, will offer at public sale, on
the premises, situate about two miles from
Westminster, on
Saturday, the I'll day Of Nay, 4. d. 1887,
at l o'clock, P. NJ, that valuable farm and
mill property, known as the Myers mill pro-
perty, containing
4S ACRES OF LAND, MORE OR LESS,
comprising 10 acres of line growing timber,
the balance clear land, naturally fertile and
under good state of cultivation. The i'm
provements are q substantial two story frame
dwelling house cased with brick, well finished
and in good condition; good -.,-1
bank barn with all the neeessa- Ia,S
ry outbuildings. On the prop ~ 5ISA
erty is one of the finest dams 1141535E77EzE 114153Es7sEz
Of water in the county, covering between four
and FIVE acres, having an overshot water
wheel eighteen feet high, and attached to it
a chopping mill, bone mill, saw mill, and
machinery for making -four, corn and buck
wheat meal, and hominy. Allimproyements
are in first class order. The mill dam is q
source of revenue to the owner of the prop
erty, many persons filling their ice houses
from it. On the property is q fine growing
orchard of apples, peaches, cherries, plums
and an abundance of small fruit.
Terms of iSdle.-0ne.third of the purchase
money to be paid in cash upon the day Of
sale, or on the ratification thereof; and the
residue in two equal payments, the one pay
able in one year, and the other payable in
two years from the day of sale, the credit
payments to be secnred by the promisory
notes of the purchaser or purchasers, with
sufficient security, bearing interest from the
day of sale.
MARY E. WAREHIME,
Aee;onaa of Morfoaoroa
The Democratic advocate., 1887-04-16
BRICK.
BRICK.
prick.

have on hand and for sale one-quarter of
a million of better Brick than can be found
at any yard in or near Westminster, and am
just as willing and as able to sell cheap as any
man in the business. If you want to see the
kind of wall my brick will build, just take
double house on Green street, or c. Awaits
block of houses You don't need to paint
your house while l use Harrisburg. Sand.
l pay sos per carload for it. Come and see
the clay l use. Parties have been making
milk pots from my bank of clay for the last
two years. R. C. MATTHEW'S,
april9 If Westminster, Md.
The Democratic advocate., 1887-04-16
OF LOCATION.

The undersigned respectfully anRounees 10
his former patrons, and the public generally,
the change Of location from Melrose, Nd, to
Manchester, Md, Thankful for past patron
age, | solicit same in the future. Office
Main street, near crossing,
apla at ]. s. ZfEGLER, NJ. D.
The Democratic advocate., 1887-04-16

EOR sALE.-The subscriber offers for
I sale TRACT OF LAND, formerly a
part of "Clover Hill," lying near Patapsco
Falls. 1t is of very excellent quality, in a
high state of cultivation. Will sell 10, 20, so
or more acres to suit, on very reasonable
terms. A clear title siyeH. For further in
formation apply to 3. n. BUCKINGHAM,
mys Near Finksbprg, Carroll co., Md,
The Democratic advocate., 1887-04-16
SALE REGISTER.

M ATTHh"s SALE HE8tsFEH'
am engaged the following days: March
26th, 2Sth, 29th, and SOth. April 3pd, 4th,
Tth, 18th, 10th and Doth. Ny services can be
had any day of.the week except Thursday for
Real or Personal Sales.
\. Q. MATTKEws, AUcEEoNEER,
mar 26-St Westminster, Md.
The Democratic advocate., 1887-04-16


DON'T
MISS THE
GREAT
REMNANT
SALE
AT
oRNDoRFF's
THIS
WEEK.
GET
BEST GOODS
HALF PRICE.
1000 YARDS
4 OF BEST
CALICOES
MADE IN PIECES FROM
L 1O ~ YARDS
AT CENTS.
In this lot you will find Beautiful Robe
CALICoES,
Blacks, Greys, Plain Colors, Pinks, Spring
Styles. Every yard worth and SC.
BEST
Blue and Light Calicoes in Remnants at 4c.
SPLENDID PERCALES ONLY 8 CTS.
HEAVY COTTONADES AT 15c.
See Remnants Best Turkey Red Damask,
just right lengths for table, at S5c.
Muslin Remnants, Gingham Remnants, Seer
sucker Remnants, Dress Goods Remnants
at Bargain prices.
ORNDORFF'S
AT ONCE WILL PAY.
See our 4-Buttou KID GLOVE at so cents.
Our Button Embroiderd Backs at $1.OO.
mar 2G:tf
poYg SCHOOL SUITS
ALL STYLES AND AT LOW
PRICES.
LIGHT WEIGHT oyERcOATS S. TO S25.
OUR LONDON TOP COATS $11 to $25.
Custom Department Stocked with
Foreign and Domestic Goods from
which to Order. Lots 81 Odd
Coats and Vests from
Broken Suits
$3.50 to SO.
NOAH WALKER, & CO.,
165 and lG7 West Baltimore Street,
oct2 Baltimore, Md.
The Democratic advocate., 1887-04-16

nsga The Semi Centennial Executive Com
mittee will have meeting tonight (Satur-
day) at the ADVOCATE Office, at 7.30 O'Clock
sharp. Let there be full attendance.
The Democratic advocate., 1887-04-16
.xAM1NERs' NOTICE.

MARY E. WAREHIME,
Assignee of Mortgage.
apr It's Chas. B. Roberts, Solicitor.
The Democratic advocate., 1887-04-16

In the Circuit Court for Carroll county, sitting
as Court of Equity.
The Democratic advocate., 1887-04-16

The solemn and sorr0wful services OF
Holy Week were followed with the joyous
alleluias of Easter Sunday. The SER
vices on this day were held at the usual hours
Mass at a. M, High Mass at 10 a. M, and
Vespers and Benedictiop at p. m. The
music was of bright and gladsome character,
betting the occasion, and contrasted well
with the Lamentations" and "Miserere'' of
Holy Week. The choir at the High Mass
rendered rLamhillnttels Pasohal Mass in d."
and the hymns "strike the CymbaI' and
"Haec Dies guam fecit Dominus." Alleluias
were continually heard in the services read
and sung by the priest, and the choir. The
latter was ably assisted by Mrs. Samuel ID.
Shipley, of Freedom district, formerly mem
singing of the .'Regina Coeli Lactare ALLIE.
luia'' and 80 Salutaris'' at Vespers, showed
that her voice still retains its wonted sweet
ness.
The Democratic advocate., 1887-04-16
DATIF1cATIoN NOTICE.

True copy,-Test.
apis 3t WM. N. MARTIN. Clerk.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-09-18

fortunes He had gone straight from my door
the previous evening down to the dear old nome
to see my brother, and arrive at that explanation.
1t was simple enough.
Ny good sister-in-laY on that eventful morning
nine years before, had been frightened about one
CT her infants, and had hidden the servants
to admit one.
Not for the young ladies, mum ? not for Miss
HanEah ?" the butler had asked and she In all
simplicity, poor soul, had said and believed Miss
Hannah will not wish to any one either, ="
and so the answer had been given full in his
face when Mike had called.
Miss Hannah Grey not at home? You are
sure P" he had asked incredulously.
"Quite sure, sir; my h'orders was that Miss
Hannah. pertickler, didn't wish to no one who
might call. Mr.. Grey, sir Mr.. Grey is h'outs"
The story had taken lcng to tell, but hung
upon every word Of it, and MS it camc to an
end the honest loving grey eyes looked full in
mine, and my hands were once more imprisoned.
"You know my story now. my darling; IL
thought that you coulh-that you would
Bless YOU She won't mind" broke In upon
us in hoarsely confidential tones, and springfng
up we faced round toward the window whence
came the startling sounds.
Mikes protecting round in an
instant, and Polly swinging violently head down.
wards from the ring inside his cage, shrehed
aloud. "Hannahl IIannahl You don't mind, do
you?"
And this time didn't.-Murray's Magazine
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-09-18
THE GAIT or CRIMINALS.
From The Medical Record.

curious study has been made by DR. PeracchIa
Of the differences between criminals and law abiding
citizens, as exhibited BY their wax ia Riforma
Medca No. l47, 1877. The author first made q
number OF observations to determine tho conditions
Of normal progression and found that In good people
the right pace Il longer than the left the lateral
separation OF the right foot from the median line Is
less than that OF the left, and the angle of deviation
Of the axis of tho foot nom straight line Is greater
the right side than the left.
But this Is not all. DR. Peraccha has not only
shown us how may distinguish criminals In general.
but has LAID the beginnings Of the dlncrenal diagnosis
between various sorts Of evdoers. Tho foil, wing
are the distinguishing characteristics which his obser
vat0ns have enabled him to formulate:
I.1hleves.-Tn those who are predsp0sed to appro.
pirate the property OF others there IL pronounced
widening OF tho base OF support together with very
long step
. Assassins.-fn fhoss who have murder In their
hearts tho base OF support Ia not wide 1t Ia In
thieves. since the angle formed by the axis OF the
foot with the mcdIan limo Is css Obtnse, but the
sinstralttv betra, cd bv their prints Is marked
These discoveries are Of interesting character
and II tho criminal conId be Induced to walk before
the honest man instead OF following him az no usually
does, thev might also be- put TO a practical use, for
then good citizen. cond diagnose the rogue by hi.
tracks and might thus be enabled 10 escape robbery
or assassination, az the case might be.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-09-18
A PHENOMENAL VOICE.

The September number Of The Curnhill Magazine,
contains curlously weird little story entitled A
Phenomenal Voice." which tells how an italian singer
In possession OF voice OF unexampied power sud
denly burst upon the Vperatc world Of Paris, and
continued to asiOnsh his admirers TIL one night he
vanished without warning or explanation beyond the
curt announcement that he bad lost his voice.,
Years aferward the writer having occasion to engage
the services Of poor italian professor Is supposed
to discover In this broken1own person the great
bass0 Of other days, and to learn from him the true
history OF his sudden disappearance The "phenomc-
nal voice. was simply tho result Of mechanical
OF antiquity, but affixed to the palate Of the singer
IL was the device OF q mysterious Inventor who bong
Ignorant OF music content to share the salary Of
his treasure being returned to his keeping every
which ON ono fatal evening the signor' literally
lost his voice and found his br liant operate career
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-09-18
4 NEW AMERICAN AYAESTHETIo.
From The Medical Neios.

The recent discovery of a anaesthetlc substance
In the leaves of tree abundant In louisiana and tho
experiments made with this substance by Dr. Jackson
OF Philadelphia, whose paper appears In tho present
Issue Of "ihe News" we'll as the observations
OF Drs Claiborne and Knapp, of NewYork, are Of
the greatest interest.
The properties OF cocaine have become well known
thai II l. but natural that the anae>hetic OBJECT Of
leaves, gathered by chance. and expected 10 serve
only IA retalncls of heat and moisture, should have
aroused curiosity In mteiligcn mind. The demon
stratum of the presence OF a'kslold possessing
anaesit otto powers superior TO cocaine and also
mydratic effects exceeding those Of homatropine
renders this substance highly valuable In therapeutics
The Australian akalod, drumne. tho most recent
rival 10 cocaine, has not realized tho expectations
of IT. d~covorcrs and II American forests furnish
a substance combining and exceeding tho actions Of
two of tho most valuable alkaiolds known, it
will demonstrate anew the Medicinal value OF the
fora Of America, and should stimulate a moro COM
pleto study of It's resources.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-09-18
HoRsHIPPED ATAR.

Iyom IeWpeS 0~Ss
Queen Hermentrude . garden made.
with boshy paths and plne-trce shade
And orchard bloom and lawns displayed
From banks of earliest celandine
TIN grapes grow purple on the vino.
Summer and spring their wreaths entwih@
In fair June mornings after mass,
Where rose leaves heck the dcwy grass
The Queen and all her ladies pass.
And when the frightening evenings fan.
And ero the dark the blackbirds CALI
Her voice Is sweetest of them all.
I am the crippled lad to walt,
And summon forth the porter straight
Should aught assail the postern gate.
And once a wild boar Of tho wood
with stan and shout sole withstood,
UntIl my fellows aim was good
And remember how she smiled, an
And spake like music deep ana n'u NM,
"Thou hast warriors soul, my cn''"
Yes, I could stand though deA'h WOW
To spare my lady's cheek tear'
Or save one thing she hOldeth dear ,nv,v,n
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-09-18
COMPLAINT.

A sly coquettc l. my Lady sleep,
by poets falsely praised
A cheat. who shuns my waiting nights
To haunt my weary days.
OF a. sit with book or pen,
My lady strokes my eyes
willing, 1 leave or pen or book
And follow where she flies.
I stretch my arms TO fold her close
She laughs aloud in scorn
Some night spritc pins my eyclds wide,
And stare on forlOn.
OF Sundays, meath the preachers gaze,
My lady seeks my side
And hobs my head, while deacons frown
And gallery boys deridc.
But spite Of wicked tricks like these,
I'm faithful to her still,
And turn me right and turn me lcit'
At her capnciOus Will
My old friend Coffee I forsook,
CMy lady liked him mott:
/ left him to keep tryst with her.
But she the tryst forgot
I've shot my neighbours cat and dog,
my lady likes not nolsel;
But now they're stark she says she THINKS
Twas tho other neighbours boys
I cannot shoot the boys, tits plain,
And what am ! to dol
What other means can | employ
To please tho pretty shrewi
oh, Sleeps heartcss, sly coquette'
by poets falsely praised.
Who still deserts my waiting nights
To haunt my weary days.
-IUESRIETTA II. ELIOT
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-09-18
FATS As TONTCS.
From The 81. Loufs Globe. Democrat

Fats, especially those which OF easy digestion.
like cod liver oil and sweet also essential
to the well being OF the system The peculiar
substance--neurner-f0und In all nervous structures
contains fat entla constituent II IA remarkable
that most "nervons" individuals have strong aversion
to fats as articles OF diet. This Ia extremely I'M
fortunate, for tho omission Of fats and oils from the
diet tends to not only continue the nervousness but
TO increase the irrability and weakness Cod liver
oil IL most valuable medicine In such cases. because
1t IL already partly digestcd bv admlyturc with the
bile secrctcd by the liver Of the fish. and thus rendered
still more easy OF absorption. The labor Of digestion
Il thus partly taken away from tho tasks to be per.
formed bv the invalid OF course tho ishv odor Is
Objectionable at first, but this Ia generally easily over
come bv continuing ts for a short time. There
are few preparations on tho market In which oil
OF .ome kind has been partially dgostcd BIZ admit yture
with pancroattno. Emusions thus made are palatable
but much more expensive than tho crude oil.
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THE WILLIE ROBBED or HER YoUYo.
from The Boston Journal

"what's In q name 7" writes correspondent az
Scituate. al read In yc.crdays journal OF INC
bsrs Essex having been struck by hoating object
supposed to been a whale, that tho Dark shlV-
cred as II she had struck rock part OF her stern was
carried away and the vessel sprung aleak, etc bhe
was not unfortunate a her naiiesake inc snip
Essex OF Nantucket. captain Pollard, In 1920. The
latter vessel succeeded In capturing young whale.
Shortly after whale OF the largest class probaoly
the dam Of the ono they had Just takcnl struck tho
nhip knocking part OF the false keel on Just abreast
OF the mall channels. The animal then remained
alongside endeavOring TO clasp the ship within her
Jaws but could not accomplish It, She then turned,
went round the stern and came up on tho other sde
and went away ahead about n quarter Of mile Then,
suddenly turning. she camo at tho ship with tre-
mcndous velocity, head on. . .
'The vessel going at the ratio OF i've knots but
such was the force with which she struck the ship
(which was under tho catheadl that the vessel had
stcrnway al the rate Of three or four knots The con-
sequence was that the rushed into tho cabin win
dows every man on deck was knocked down. and,
worse than all, the bows completely stove In.
In a few minutes tho vessel filed and went on her
beam ends. The maSts were cut away and the YES.
sci righted The upper deck was scuttled and pro-
visions obtained, when she was abandoned In
mid ocean"